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Prepared by authors based in the UK, this highly practical, illustrated guide continues to provide an up-to-date, practical introduction to anaesthetic equipment and its use in clinical practice. An invaluable resource for all those who work with anaesthetic equipment, including anaesthetists studying for the FRCA examinations, nurses and operating department practitioners, this new edition has been completely updated to reflect current equipment and training requirements. Lavishly illustrated throughout with colour photos and clearly-drawn line illustrations plus fully revised self-assessment sections, Essentials of Anaesthetic Equipment, fourth edition, retains the superbly organized and easy-to-read format that has made previous editions such a success.

Key Features

An ideal book for the busy trainee or practitioner to carry around the hospital and 'dip into' when the opportunity presents

A selection of MCQs is included at the end of each chapter providing an opportunity for the reader to test their knowledge - an ideal aid to exam preparation

Highly illustrated with colour photographs and diagrams throughout to aid recognition in the clinical environment and demonstrates essential points

Standardised format used for each piece of equipment: components, mechanism of action, problems in practice and safety features

Summary boxes in every chapter highlighting key points and safety considerations help the reader remember key information and breaks down the text into manageable chunks. Especially helpful when preparing for exams

Equipment checklists include essential information that all users of anaesthetic equipment need to know

Published Reviews

Reviews of the previous edition:

British Journal of Anaesthesia:

a valuable source of information for those interested in learning about anaesthetic equipment and how the various types of product operate

easy to read, clearly laid out, and well illustrated.

Anaesthesia

the book covers just about everything you need to know about anaesthetic equipment and there is certainly a need for a book such as this

attractive, well written and well laid out, and not hugely expensive

I would recommend it as an excellent starting manual for novice anaesthetists, as well as for trainees preparing for their FRCA examinations

European Journal of Anaesthesiology

well written with excellent illustrations and high production values

design is most suitable for those preparing for examinations and for trainers alike

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